What does having spirit mean?

What does having spirit mean

the residual form of a life

wandering through the plains,

swimming in the clouds,

the watchful eye of a swan as she glides,

the duck as she flaps out her excess

energy, to swim away in peace

the timely flow of sap from the maple,

sugar on the tip of your tongue

fresh air to fill your lungs

the way wildflowers are designed

to be beautiful to attract the bees,

purple and gold

their secrets not to be told.

the salute of morning,

prayers of evening,

afternoon light dancing,

the touch of a loving hand,

is spirit what we are listening for when we put a seashell to our ear,

what we are looking for with our eyes closed?